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by Donman
Thu Nov 28, 2019 7:33 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: V8 AWD Rebuiild Project reports and status
Replies: 20
Views: 9368

Re: V8 AWD Rebuiild Project reports and status

Latest on rebuild progress Subframe repaired and back in and now working on chassis end rails. Have to buy a few new parts to get front all aligned before do final fitting of chassis rails. Looking to put new face lift front on but its not as simply as changing lights it looks like you have to do bo...
by Donman
Fri Oct 18, 2019 6:36 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: V8 AWD Rebuiild Project reports and status
Replies: 20
Views: 9368

Re: V8 AWD Rebuiild Project reports and status

Bonnet pins have not been activated but wont know fully until get it all fired up which is some way off.
by Donman
Fri Oct 18, 2019 3:36 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: V8 AWD Rebuiild Project reports and status
Replies: 20
Views: 9368

Re: V8 AWD Rebuiild Project reports and status

Got measurements through a body shop. We will be cutting off the end of the chassis rails and welding on new ones I got off another car u can see them on floor below. Car is on jig now so can get it all aligned when weld back on.
by Donman
Thu Oct 17, 2019 7:33 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: V8 AWD Rebuiild Project reports and status
Replies: 20
Views: 9368

Re: V8 AWD Rebuiild Project reports and status

Latest pics with subframe out and as stripped back as we need.

New subframe all ready so can now start slowly building back up.

Making good progress on parts just need a few direct from Jag but have a few contacts
by Donman
Fri Sep 27, 2019 10:43 am
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Which front bumper looks best Poll???
Replies: 6
Views: 2754

Which front bumper looks best Poll???

Looking at new bumper and all options keen to see what people think is best on a V8 AWD see attached slide with poll options
by Donman
Thu Sep 26, 2019 8:08 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: V8 AWD Rebuiild Project reports and status
Replies: 20
Views: 9368

V8 AWD Rebuiild Project reports and status

Hi after posting on the intros page and getting a few questions and requests for info on my project I am setting this post up in Main Forum and will try and update as my project progresses. The start is a have bought a 2015 AWD V8 F Type with 9000 miles on clock and good spec of extras. It was writt...
by Donman
Thu Sep 26, 2019 7:49 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: My new F Type 1 careful owner before this!
Replies: 9
Views: 4073

Re: My new F Type 1 careful owner before this!

I think best I start a new post under main F type section rather than introductions so will try and do that tonight
by Donman
Wed Sep 25, 2019 9:36 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: My new F Type 1 careful owner before this!
Replies: 9
Views: 4073

Re: My new F Type 1 careful owner before this!

Making good progress on sourcing parts and keen to post an update answer some of the questions and a keep people informed but not sure best way to do so? Do I just add to this post or set up a new one in main section? I see Santoshlv426 says this topic should be pinned as ongoing project but no idea...
by Donman
Mon Aug 12, 2019 8:03 pm
Forum: F-Type Technical
Topic: Front subframe on V8 AWD and v6 AWD same?
Replies: 3
Views: 1659

Re: Front subframe on V8 AWD and v6 AWD same?

Just put a post and pic in new members section just needs some t cut and a new tyre
by Donman
Mon Aug 12, 2019 8:01 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: My new F Type 1 careful owner before this!
Replies: 9
Views: 4073

My new F Type 1 careful owner before this!

Hi All This is my new F type R AWD V8. Only 9,000 miles and one careful owner until 9,549 miles. Not the best pic you will see on this site but room for improvement. Does anyone know if front subframe on V8 AWD is the same as subframe on V6 AWD? Not in a rush to fix her but first inspection once fro...